Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di istruzioni

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1 IT FR DE EN Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di istruzioni Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter. Hinweis: Der Versuch, den Helikopter zu fliegen, ohne das Handbuch vollständig zu lesen, kann Verletzungen an Ihnen selbst und Menschen in der Nähe, wie auch Schäden am Helikopter verursachen. A noter: tenter de faire voler l hélicoptère sans avoir lu l intégralité du manuel peut provoquer des blessures (à vousmême et aux personnes alentour) ainsi que des dégâts à l hélicoptère. Nota: Un tentativo di far volare l elicottero senza aver letto completamente il manuale può avere come risultato una lesione del manovratore e delle persone circostanti, nonchè danni all elicottero stesso.

2 2 EN DE FR IT NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit bladehelis.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. Warning An RC helicopter is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at approved flying sites, following all instructions. Keep items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades, including loose clothing, pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades. Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury. Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

3 Table of Contents Blade 120 SR RTF/BNF Introduction Troubleshooting Product Registration...3 First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist Battery Warnings and Guidelines...5 Battery Charging...5 Installing the Transmitter Batteries Transmitter Control Identification Installing the Flight Battery...6 Transmitter and Receiver Binding in-1 Control Unit Function Description...7 Control Test Channel 5 Information Motor Control Test...9 Understanding the Primary Flight Controls Dual Rates Choosing a Flying Area Flying the 120 SR...12 Advanced Swashplate Settings...13 Maintenance...13 Exploded View and Parts Listings Replacement Parts Optional Parts...16 Troubleshooting Guide Warranty and Repair Policy...17 FCC Statement Compliance Information for the European Union Blade 120 SR RTF/BNF Introduction The sub-micro Blade 120 SR is a great way to graduate from coaxial helicopters to fixed-pitch single-rotor helicopters. Its unique Bell-Hiller head design lets you enjoy the extra speed and agility of a single-rotor heli without giving up a lot of the self-stabilizing characteristics you might be used to. The 120 SR also boasts the lightweight durability of a carbon fiber main shaft and tail boom. And while it s certainly small enough to fly indoors, the 120 SR is big enough to fly in the backyard with a bit of a breeze. You can also adjust its control response rate and control sensitivity for extra control authority when flying outdoors. The Blade 120 SR ready-to-fly (RTF) model can be up and flying in the time it takes to charge the battery. The Blade 120 SR bind-and-fly (BNF) model can be up and flying in the time it takes to charge the battery and bind it to your transmitter. Troubleshooting If you encounter any difficulties with your Blade120 SR please refer to the troubleshooting guide at the back of the manual. If you still encounter difficulties, see page 19 to contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. In order to provide the best possible product, some parts may vary slightly from those shown. Product Registration Please register your product at IT FR DE EN 3

4 4 EN DE FR IT *Transmitter and AA Batteries not included with BNF Version Blade 120 SR Features Ready-To-Fly Version Bind-N-Fly Version Airframe Blade 120 SR Included Included Main and Tail Motors Brushed 2 Installed 2 Installed On-board Electronics 5-in-1 receiver/servos/mixer/ ESCs/Gyro Installed Installed Battery 1-cell 3.7V 500mAh Lithium Polymer (1.9Wh), 12C Included Included Charger DC Variable Rate Li-Po Charger with AC adapter Included Included Transmitter MLP4DSM 4-Channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz DSM2 Included Sold Separately Transmitter Batteries 4 AA Included Sold Separately Blade 120 SR Specifications Length 12.5 in (318mm) Height 5.0 in (127mm) Main Rotor Diameter 12.5 in (318mm) Weight with Battery 3.75 oz (106 g) First Flight Preparation Remove and inspect contents Begin charging the flight battery Install the four AA batteries in the transmitter (RTF ONLY) Install the flight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged) Test the controls Familiarize yourself with the controls Find a suitable area for flying Flying Checklist Always turn the transmitter on first Plug the flight battery into the lead from the 5-in-1 control unit Allow the 5-in-1 control unit to initialize and arm properly Fly the model Land the model Unplug the flight battery from the 5-in-1 control unit Always turn the transmitter off last

5 Battery Warnings and Guidelines 120F/49C Always use a charger compatible with batteries. Always charge Batteries away from flammable materials. Never leave charging Batteries unattended. Never charge damaged Batteries. Never Alter Batteries. Never touch or use hot Batteries. Battery Charging Celectra 1-Cell 3.7V Variable Rate DC Li-Po Charger Instructions 1. Connect power supply to an appropriate power source. 2. Insert output plug from power supply into the power input slot of the Variable Rate Charger. 3. Select the appropriate charge current for your battery by pushing the + or - which are the smaller buttons to the right and left of the middle button. (When charging your 500mAh battery, set the charger to 0.7 amps) 4. Properly connect battery to the Charger lead. Match the red dots on both the battery and charger connectors. 5. Press and release the start button on the Variable rate charger (the largest button in the middle). LED functions under normal operation: SINGLE SOLID LED Shows Charge Current SINGLE LED FLASHING Charging MULTIPLE LEDs FLASHING Charge Almost Complete LEDs SWEEPING SIDE TO SIDE Charge Complete Note: We recommend to keep the charge rate at or below 2C. (Maximum charge rate 1.0 amp) It is important that you only charge E-flite and ParkZone 1-Cell 3.7V Li-Po Batteries, used in our ultra micro flyers, with the Celectra 1-Cell 3.7V Variable Rate DC Li-Po Charger. Use the included E-flite 6V, 1.5-Amp AC/DC Power Supply (EFLC1005). NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter/power supply. DO NOT connect charged or discharged Li-Po batteries if the power supply is connected to the charger while power supply is not connected to a power source. Doing so will discharge and possibly damage the batteries. Installing the Transmitter Batteries IT FR DE EN 5

6 6 EN DE FR IT Transmitter Control Identification Mode 2/Mode 1 Rudder/Throttle Functions Rudder/Elevator Aileron/Elevator Functions Aileron/Throttle Rudder Trim Rudder Trim Throttle Trim Elevator Trim ON/OFF Switch Aileron Trim Aileron Trim Elevator Trim Throttle Trim Note: When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps. Installing the Flight Battery 1 Note: Keep helicopter still after connecting flight battery to let helicopter gyroscope calibrate. 2

7 Transmitter and Receiver Binding If you purchased an RTF model, the transmitter is bound to the model at the factory. To bind or re-bind your 120 SR to your chosen transmitter please follow the directions below: Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to bind your chosen Spektrum or JR DSM2 technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. Binding Procedure Reference Table 1. Refer to your transmitter s unique instructions for binding to a receiver. 2. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the helicopter. 3. Power off the Blade MLP4DSM or your chosen transmitter. 4. Connect the flight battery in the helicopter. The 5-in-1 unit LED will begin to flash. (Typically after 5 seconds). 5. Put your transmitter into bind mode. If using the Blade MLP4DSM transmitter, push the left control stick vertically into the case until it clicks, while powering on the transmitter. 6. Make sure transmitter controls are neutral and throttle is in low position. 7. The 5-in-1 unit status LED light will go from a flashing to a solid light. After 5 to 10 seconds the light will become solid indicating the receiver is bound to the transmitter. Note: If the LED does not go to a solid light, refer to Troubleshooting Guide at back of manual. A ON B Additional Binding Information Prior to each flight, power on your transmitter and wait about five seconds before you plug the flight battery into the receiver. This allows time for the transmitter to scan and secure two open frequencies. If you plug the flight battery in too quickly and miss the link, the receiver may inadvertently enter bind mode. If this occurs leave the transmitter on, then disconnect and reconnect the flight battery. Please avoid binding near large metal objects (furniture, vehicles, etc.), and binding with the transmitter too near the aircraft. Please bind with transmitter at least 50cm (2 feet) from aircraft. 5-in-1 Control Unit Function Description The unique Control Unit installed on your 120 SR is a lightweight combination of main motor electronic speed controls, mixer, gyro, servos and Spektrum DSM2 compatible receiver. The 5-in-1 unit is also equipped with a status indicator LED. The following text describes how to make sure of arming, control unit operation and motor control: Before each flight, ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. After each flight keep control of the helicopter by disconnecting the flight battery from the 5-in-1 unit before powering off the transmitter. Note: Installing the flight battery before powering on the transmitter can start the Binding process. Please see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section of this manual for more information. The 5-in-1 unit will arm motors when the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position, and the throttle trim is also at the middle or a lower than middle position (the middle position is indicated by a longer than usual beep/tone). If this is the first test flight, or a test flight following repairs, also center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims. With the transmitter turned on and the transmitter LED glowing solid RED, it is safe to connect the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. Connect the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. After the flight battery is connected, the 5-in-1 unit status LED should glow solid RED within a few seconds. Note: DO NOT move, sway or pretend to fly the helicopter after connecting the flight battery. This movement can stop unit initialization and gyroscope calibration. If the helicopter is moved before the 5-in-1 unit status LED glows solid RED, disconnect then connect the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. When the 5-in-1 unit status LED glows solid RED, the control unit is initialized and ready for flight. Also, as long as you set the throttle stick and trim to the correct positions during the initialization IT FR DE EN 7

8 8 EN DE FR IT process, the ESC or motors will be armed. Use caution because after arming, rotor blades will turn at throttle stick input. Note: If the 5-in-1 unit status LED does not glow solid RED, please review the following: When the 5-in-1 unit status LED is off completely, you do not have a positive RF link between the transmitter and receiver. Make sure transmitter batteries and the flight battery are fully charged. Make sure the transmitter is powered on and that the transmitter LED glows solid red. If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly, disconnect the flight battery from the 5-in-1 unit, then reconnect the Control Test flight battery. The 5-in-1 unit should initialize and arm properly. When the 5-in-1 unit status LED glows solid RED, but motors do not respond to throttle input, there may be a positive Radio Frequency (RF) link between the transmitter and receiver, but the throttle stick and throttle trim may not be set to the correct positions. Make sure the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position, and that the throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower than the middle position. The 5-in-1 unit may then arm the motors within a few seconds. Test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling. Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick completely. Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the 5-in-1 unit. Transmitter Mode Legend The colored arrows correspond to the following transmitter modes: Note: Position helicopter to view the swashplate from behind the helicopter. Move the elevator stick on the transmitter forward and aft to check elevator pitch control. When the elevator stick is pushed forward, the left-hand servo linkage should push the swashplate upward. MODE 2 MODE 1 With the elevator stick pulled back, the lefthand servo linkage should pull the swashplate downward. Move the right-hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control. When the aileron stick is pushed to the left, the right-hand servo linkage should push the swashplate upward.

9 With the aileron stick pushed right, the righthand servo linkage should pull the swashplate downward. If at any time during the test the controls respond in the opposite direction, reverse/change the direction of operation of the flight controls. Follow these steps to change the direction of the various flight controls: 1. Be certain that battery is disconnected from the battery lead of the 5-in-1 control unit and the transmitter is turned off. 2. Push down on the appropriate digital trim button on the transmitter for the control you would like to change the direction of. For example: Top elevator button Elevator channel normal Bottom elevator button Elevator channel reversed Left aileron button Aileron channel normal Right aileron button Aileron channel reversed Left rudder button Rudder channel normal Right rudder button Rudder channel reversed 3. Continue to hold the appropriate trim button while turning the transmitter on. 4. Hold the digital trim button down for approximately five seconds, until a series of beeps/tones are heard confirming the selection. 5. Connect the battery to the 5-in-1 and complete the flight control test. Confirm that all controls operate in the correct directions. If you decide to use an E-flite LP5DSM transmitter, position your channel reversal dip switches as the figure on the right. If you ve confirmed proper control operation of your Blade 120 SR, unplug the flight battery. Channel 5 Information ON Channel 5 affects rate settings of the 5-in-1 Control Unit. If using the stock MLP4DSM Transmitter, please read page 12 of this manual for Dual Rate information. If using an LP5DSM Transmitter, please turn the Channel 5 knob clockwise completely for the highest control rates possible. If using any other DSM2 compatible transmitter, please ensure Channel 5 output is set to full travel. Note: Test this by inducing full cyclic (Aileron/Elevator) input and moving the switch or knob. There s approximately 10 15% less servo travel if the Channel 5 position is set wrong. Motor Control Test Place the helicopter on a clean and flat ground surface (linoleum, concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of the moving rotor blades. CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves if they attack or run from the helicopter. Move the throttle stick a small amount until rotor blades turn. DO NOT attempt to fly the helicopter. When viewed from the top, the main rotor blades should turn clockwise. When viewed from the tail rotor side of the helicopter, the tail rotor blades should turn counterclockwise. If either set of blades turns in the wrong direction, disconnect the flight battery and contact Horizon Customer Service for information. If the tail rotor turns clockwise, tail motor wiring connectors may be disconnected. Connect the wiring at the motor in reverse so the tail rotor turns counterclockwise. After confirming the rotor blades rotate in the correct direction, motor response to controls can be tested. Adjust the throttle to a low level of power then move the rudder (left-hand) stick a small amount to the right. The nose of the helicopter should move to the right. Move the rudder stick a small amount to the left. The nose of the helicopter should move to the left. If the nose moves to the right, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide. When rotors turn correctly and respond correctly to controls, your 120 SR is ready for first flight. DIP IT FR DE EN 9

10 10 EN DE FR IT Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your 120 SR, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight. Transmitter Mode Legend The colored arrows correspond to the following transmitter modes: MODE 2 MODE 1 When the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower than the middle position, the main rotor blades will not spin. Advancing the throttle stick upward increases the speed of the main rotor blades, causing the model to climb. Climb Decreasing the speed of the main rotor blades by lowering the throttle stick causes the model to descend. Descend Once the model is off the ground, balance the throttle by carefully moving the throttle stick up and down so the model holds a stationary hover (without climbing or descending). Moving the rudder stick to the left turns the nose of the helicopter left about the axis of the main shaft. Nose Yaws Left Moving the rudder stick to the right turns the nose of the helicopter right about the axis of the main shaft. Nose Yaws Right

11 Use rudder trim to help keep the nose of the helicopter from rotating left or right when in hover with no rudder stick input. For example, if the nose of the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover, add left rudder trim (by pressing and releasing the left rudder trim button) until the nose stays as near straight as possible. The elevator stick controls both elevator (pitch fore/aft). Push the stick forward to pitch the nose of the helicopter down and fly forward. Forward Pull the elevator stick back to pitch the tail down and fly backward. Backward Use elevator trim to keep the helicopter from drifting forward or backward when hovering with no elevator stick input. For example, if the helicopter drifts forward, add back/up elevator trim until it hovers as level as possible with no drifting. Move the aileron stick left to fly the helicopter left. Left Move the aileron stick right to fly the helicopter to the right. Right Use aileron trim to keep the helicopter from drifting left or right when hovering with no aileron stick input. For example, if the helicopter drifts to the right when hovering, add left aileron trim until it hovers as level as possible with no drifting to the right. Once familiar with the primary controls of the helicopter, you are almost ready to fly. IT FR DE EN 11

12 12 EN DE FR IT Dual Rates Your 120 SR RTF model comes with the Blade MLP4DSM transmitter. This transmitter s dual rate feature lets the pilot change between high and low control rates for the aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle channels. When powered on, this transmitter is automatically in high-rate mode. Change rate modes by pushing the right-hand control stick down into the case until it clicks while the transmitter is powered on. High-rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED glowing solid red. In high-rate mode the controls can reach their maximum values. This mode is typically preferred by experienced pilots for maximum control authority. Low-rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED blinking continuously. In low-rate mode the controls are reduced to a percentage of their maximum values. This mode is typically preferred by (and best for) first-time, low-time and other pilots interested in smoother and more easily controlled hovering and flying. Choosing a Flying Area Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. When ready for your first flight, select a relatively open indoor area free of people and obstructions. While it is possible for experienced pilots to fly the 120 SR in relatively small indoor areas with great success, we strongly recommend an area with at least 10-feet by 10-feet of floor space and no less than 8-foot ceilings when making your first few flights. Once you properly trim your helicopter and become familiar with its handling and capabilities, you will be able to fly in other smaller, less open areas. WIND SUN Flying the 120 SR Note: In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below, we recommend you watch Videos located on the product page for the 120 SR on to see many of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter and pilot Always keep vehicle in sight and under control. Always decrease throttle at rotor strike. Always use fully charged batteries. Always keep transmitter powered on while vehicle is powered. Never operate vehicle with damaged wiring. Never touch moving parts. Always let parts cool after use before touching. Always remove batteries after use. Always remove batteries before disassembly. Always keep moving parts clean. Always keep parts dry. Lift the model off the ground just a few inches and concentrate on balancing the throttle stick position so that the model holds a steady hover altitude. In some cases you may need to make a few short hops to an altitude of just a few inches until familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude. The 120 SR requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover. Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and/or a possible crash.

13 While attempting to establish a low-level hover, you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the 120 SR from constantly drifting in various directions. If you find the helicopter constantly drifts without any directional control input, land the model before making any adjustments to the trim settings. Additional details regarding the location and function of the trim buttons are in the Understanding the Primary Flight Controls section of this manual. - If the nose of the helicopter drifts to the left or right, adjust the rudder trim. - If the helicopter drifts forward or backward, adjust the elevator trim. - If the helicopter drifts to the left or right, adjust the aileron trim. Continue making trim adjustments until the helicopter hovers at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input. If the 120 SR is your first helicopter model, seek help of an experienced pilot to trim the model for you before making your first flight. With your 120 SR properly trimmed and maintaining a stable low-level hover, practice using the rudder, elevator and aileron controls to familiarize yourself with the helicopter s responses to control inputs. Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible. When comfortable with low-level hovering, you can transition to hovering and flying the helicopter at higher altitudes of three to four feet. At these higher altitudes you will become comfortable with the flight characteristics of the 120 SR. If you feel the helicopter drifting out of control during flight, release all of the controls except for throttle. You will need throttle to maintain altitude, but because of the inherent stability of the self-stabilizing single rotor design, the 120 SR will return to a stable hover on its own, if space allows. Don t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help prevent main rotor blade strikes. CAUTION: Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun and the wind to prevent loss of flight control. Once you have gained experience and confidence in hovering the 120 SR, you can attempt more advanced maneuvers including: Forward Flight Backward Flight Skidding Takeoffs Pirouettes Spot Landings Skidding Landings Advanced Swashplate Settings The Blade 120 SR comes with an adjustable swashplate. Advanced pilots may benefit from a more aggressive setup. To achieve a more aggressive setup, pop off the lower rotor head links and move them onto the longer set of inner swashplate control balls. Note: Always attach links to control balls opposite each other. Maintenance Short Swashplate Control Balls Long Swashplate Control Balls Do regular maintenance to keep your Blade 120 SR in safe flying condition. Swashplate Ball Link Adjustment 37mm Factory setting Ball Links Cleaning Bearings Wiring Fasteners Rotors Make sure a plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail. Make sure battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth. Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy. Make sure wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors. Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screw so parts are mated together, then turn screw only 1/8th of a turn more. Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before flying. IT FR DE EN 13

14 14 EN DE FR IT Exploded View and Parts Listings BLH3121 Note: Ball bearing (BLH3125) needs to face step Hinweis: on tail rotor Das (BLH3117). Kugellager (BLH3125) muß mit d Vorserseite zum Heckrotor zeigen (BLH3117). BLH3102 BLH3118 BLH3117 BLH3125 BLH3129 BLH3120 BLH3130 BLH3116 BLH3123 BLH3103 EFLB5001S BLH3115 BLH3111 BLH3115 BLH3124 BLH3124 BLH3107 BLH3105 BLH3104 BLH3114 BLH3113 BLH3112 BLH3115 BLH3110 BLH3109 BLH3128 BLH3105 BLH3128 BLH3116 BLH3114 BLH3106 BLH3108 BLH3101 BLH1066B BLH3127 Note: Not all wiring is shown.

15 Replacement Parts These parts are available at your local hobby shop or from Horizon Hobby ( Please try your local hobby shop first. By supporting them, they will be there when you need them. Number Description Number Description BLH1066B Replacement Servo Mechanics BLH3116 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BLH in-1 Control Unit/Servo/Receiver/ESC/ Mixer/Gyro BLH3117 Tail Rotor (1) BLH3102 Tail Boom Assembly with Motor/Mount/Rotor BLH3118 Complete Canopy with Grommets BLH3103 Main Motor with Pinion BLH3120 Vertical Fin with Decal BLH3104 Landing Skid (Left/Right) BLH3121 Canopy Mounting Grommet (8) BLH3105 Mainframe with Hardware BLH3122 Hardware Set BLH3106 Main Gear BLH3123 Battery Mount BLH3107 Main Shaft with Hardware BLH3124 Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Body Mount BLH3108 Servo Pushrod Set with Ball Link (2) BLH3125 Tail Motor Protective Sleeve BLH3109 Complete Precision Swashplate BLH3126 JST-RCY to Ultra-Micro Battery Adapter Lead BLH3110 Anti-Rotation Collar with Hardware BLH in-1 Control Unit Cover: 120SR BLH3111 Mixing Flybar BLH3128 Main Shaft Bearing 4 x 7 x 2 BLH3112 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware BLH3129 Tail Motor BLH3113 Feathering Spindle with O-rings and Bushings BLH3130 Tail Boom and Mount Only BLH3114 Main Blade Grips with Hardware EFLB5001S 500mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 12C Li-Po BLH3115 Rotor Head Link Set (4) BLH1066B M0.8X2.5(4) BLH3101 M2X4(2) ST1.6X8(2) ST1.6X8(2) BLH3102 ST1.6X8 ST1.6X6(3) BLH3103 BLH3104 BLH3105 BLH3106 ST1.6X8 BLH3107 BLH3108 BLH3109 BLH3111 ST1.6X6 ST1.6X6 BLH3110 BLH3112 BLH3113 ST1.6X6(2) M2X8(2) BLH3114 BLH3115 BLH3116 M2X8(2) BLH3117 BLH3118 BLH3120 BLH3121 BLH3122 M2X8(2) M2X4(2) ST1.6X8(3) ST1.6X6(5) M0.8X2.5(8) BLH3123 BLH3124 BLH3125 BLH3126 BLH3127 BLH3128 BLH3129 BLH3130 EFLB5001S IT FR DE EN 15

16 16 EN DE FR IT Optional Parts Number Description Number Description BLH3118R Complete Red Canopy with Grommets EFLC1005 AC to 6DC 1.5-Amp Power Supply BLH3120R Vertical Fin with Red Decal EFLC1006 Celectra 1S 3.7v Variable Rate DC Li-Po Charger BLH1065B Blade MLP4DSM 4CH Transmitter, 2.4GHz FUG4 4x AA Batteries Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Aircraft will not respond to throttle but other controls function Aircraft rudder response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize rudder movement Aircraft LED flashes and aircraft cannot be controlled by transmitter Aircraft does not function and smells burnt after connecting flight battery Aircraft appears to show significant decrease in flight time Throttle and throttle trim not lowered at aircraft initializing Your transmitter throttle channel might be set to the wrong direction. Aileron and/or elevator channel not centered Aircraft moved during initialization User powered on transmitter less than 5 seconds after connecting flight battery Aircraft is bound to another transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft at initialization or binding Large metal object (furniture, vehicles, etc.) too near aircraft at initialization Flight battery connected in with wrong polarity Flight battery is not fully charged Inadequate power to flight battery charger Flight battery (EFLB5001S) damaged by over-discharge Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest settings On Spektrum and JR transmitters, set the throttle channel servo reversing to normal direction. -or- On Futaba transmitters using DSM2 modules, set the throttle channel servo reversing to reverse direction. Disconnect flight battery, center rudder trim and re-initialize aircraft Disconnect flight battery and re-initialize aircraft while keeping aircraft from moving Disconnect then connect flight battery Bind aircraft to a desired compatible transmitter Move transmitter at least 2 feet (50cm) from aircraft before connecting flight battery Move away from large metal objects and connect flight battery Replace 5-in-1 board (BLH3101). Connect flight battery so 5-in-1 power connector boss fits in channel in flight battery plug Fully charge flight battery Make sure AC power supply, charger and adapter cord are connected Replace flight battery. Refer to Battery Warnings and Guidelines

17 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Aircraft tail control is intermittent. Aircraft hovers with a circular effect on its own Aircraft appears to drift a certain direction Aircraft constantly spins or drifts on its own Aircraft has bad cyclic control reactions (for example, forward elevator input results in aircraft flying sideways left or right) Transmitter control stick blocked or sticky Nose of aircraft turns right during motor control test. Warranty and Repair Policy Loose tail motor connectors. Damaged tail motor Damaged rotor blades Missing or loose rotor head linkage Rudder trim not centered before aircraft initialization Controls appear to be reversed after binding to a different transmitter Rudder trim not centered before aircraft initialization Trim has not been adjusted to compensate for battery discharge during flight Damaged tail rotor blade Swashplate anti-rotation pin is out of the main frame bracket Stick gimbal moved up in transmitter Transmitter control may be reversed and need adjustment. Confirm tail motor connectors are firmly seated Replace tail motor. Replace rotor blades Replace rotor head linkage (BLH3115) Refer to Understanding Primary Flight Controls Transmitter incorrectly set up before binding to the aircraft. Refer to Control Test Center rudder trim and reintitialize aircraft Refer to Understanding Primary Flight Controls Replace tail rotor blade (BLH3117) Carefully put pin of swashplate in the bracket channel, high at the back of the main frame Disconnect flight battery from 5-in-1 unit, power off the transmitter and push in the transmitter control stick until it clicks. MLP4DSM transmitter, set the rudder channel to normal direction. Spektrum and JR transmitters, set the rudder channel servo reversing to normal. Other radio systems using the Spektrum DSM2 module, set the rudder servo reversing opposite to current setting. Warranty Period: Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the Product ) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty: Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser ( Purchaser ) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACE- MENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. (b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON- INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE. IT FR DE EN 17

18 18 EN DE FR IT (c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Damage Limits: HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Repairs: Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your to productsupport@ horizonhobby.com, or call toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also find information on our website at Inspection or Repairs: If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at www. horizonhobby.com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for repair. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Inspection and Repairs: To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Non-Warranty Repairs: Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, Master- Card, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for inspection or repair, you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website under the Repairs tab.

19 Country of Purchase United States Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines) 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois USA Horizon Product Support (All other products) United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS, United Kingdom Germany Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str Elmshorn Germany France Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d Activité du Réveil Matin Montgeron FCC Statement productsupport@horizonhobby.com +44 (0) sales@horizonhobby.co.uk +49 (0) service@horizonhobby.de +33 (0) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to GHz frequency range. Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC ) No. HH , HH Product(s): Blade 120 SR RTF, Blade 120 SR BNF Item Number(s): BLH3100, BLH3180 Equipment Class: 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN Technical requirements for Radio equipment. EN , General EMC requirements EN Safety Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA July 10, 2010 Steven A. Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc. IT FR DE EN 19

20 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Blade is an exclusive brand of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. US patent number 7, 391, 320. Other patents pending. US D578,146. PRC ZL Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan 20 EN DE FR IT

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22 14 EN DE FR IT Exploded View and Parts Listings BLH3121 Note: Ball bearing (BLH3125) needs to face step Hinweis: on tail rotor Das (BLH3117). Kugellager (BLH3125) muß mit d Vorserseite zum Heckrotor zeigen (BLH3117). BLH3102 BLH3118 BLH3117 BLH3125 BLH3129 BLH3120 BLH3130 BLH3116 BLH3123 BLH3103 EFLB5001S BLH3115 BLH3111 BLH3115 BLH3124 BLH3124 BLH3107 BLH3105 BLH3104 BLH3114 BLH3113 BLH3112 BLH3115 BLH3110 BLH3109 BLH3128 BLH3105 BLH3128 BLH3116 BLH3114 BLH3106 BLH3108 BLH3101 BLH1066B BLH3127 Note: Not all wiring is shown.

23 Replacement Parts These parts are available at your local hobby shop or from Horizon Hobby ( Please try your local hobby shop first. By supporting them, they will be there when you need them. Number Description Number Description BLH1066B Replacement Servo Mechanics BLH3116 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BLH in-1 Control Unit/Servo/Receiver/ESC/ Mixer/Gyro BLH3117 Tail Rotor (1) BLH3102 Tail Boom Assembly with Motor/Mount/Rotor BLH3118 Complete Canopy with Grommets BLH3103 Main Motor with Pinion BLH3120 Vertical Fin with Decal BLH3104 Landing Skid (Left/Right) BLH3121 Canopy Mounting Grommet (8) BLH3105 Mainframe with Hardware BLH3122 Hardware Set BLH3106 Main Gear BLH3123 Battery Mount BLH3107 Main Shaft with Hardware BLH3124 Front and Rear Carbon Fiber Body Mount BLH3108 Servo Pushrod Set with Ball Link (2) BLH3125 Tail Motor Protective Sleeve BLH3109 Complete Precision Swashplate BLH3126 JST-RCY to Ultra-Micro Battery Adapter Lead BLH3110 Anti-Rotation Collar with Hardware BLH in-1 Control Unit Cover: 120SR BLH3111 Mixing Flybar BLH3128 Main Shaft Bearing 4 x 7 x 2 BLH3112 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware BLH3129 Tail Motor BLH3113 Feathering Spindle with O-rings and Bushings BLH3130 Tail Boom and Mount Only BLH3114 Main Blade Grips with Hardware EFLB5001S 500mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 12C Li-Po BLH3115 Rotor Head Link Set (4) BLH1066B M0.8X2.5(4) BLH3101 M2X4(2) ST1.6X8(2) ST1.6X8(2) BLH3102 ST1.6X8 ST1.6X6(3) BLH3103 BLH3104 BLH3105 BLH3106 ST1.6X8 BLH3107 BLH3108 BLH3109 BLH3111 ST1.6X6 ST1.6X6 BLH3110 BLH3112 BLH3113 ST1.6X6(2) M2X8(2) BLH3114 BLH3115 BLH3116 M2X8(2) BLH3117 BLH3118 BLH3120 BLH3121 BLH3122 M2X8(2) M2X4(2) ST1.6X8(3) ST1.6X6(5) M0.8X2.5(8) BLH3123 BLH3124 BLH3125 BLH3126 BLH3127 BLH3128 BLH3129 BLH3130 EFLB5001S IT FR DE EN 15